Chapter 1: Labor’s Values

Labor stands for fairness, democracy and opportunity.

We are committed to protecting and supporting those who are disadvantaged or struggling to cope. The Labor tradition has always been to reach out, embrace, protect and support those most in need.

All schools, hospitals and community services should be resourced to run high quality services and their performance should be measured against standards to ensure Victorians get full value for their money.

These themes are reflected in this document, Labor’s 2006 State Platform: Rising to the Challenges.